Released 1970
Mwandishi
Herbie HancockCheck the vibes: Herbie Hancock-Mwandishi – Mwandishi
Album overview Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi," released in 1971, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of jazz, showc…
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Released 1963
My Point of View
Herbie HancockCheck the vibes: Herbie Hancock-My Point of View – My Point of View
Album overview Herbie Hancock's "My Point of View" was released in 1963 on the Blue Note Records label. This album is…
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Released 1987
Nightwind
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock – Nightwind: track-by-track perspective
Nightwind- Album Overview "Nightwind," released in 1980, is a notable album by the legendary jazz musician Herbie Han…
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Released 1991
Out Of This World
Herbie HancockOut Of This World: exploring the world of Herbie Hancock
Out Of This World- Album Overview Herbie Hancock's album "Out Of This World," released in 1966, is a significant entr…
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Released 1988
Perfect Machine
Herbie HancockA closer look at Herbie Hancock's album Perfect Machine
Perfect Machine- Album Overview Released in 1988, "Perfect Machine" is an album by the renowned jazz pianist and comp…
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Released 2005
Possibilities
Herbie HancockA closer look at Herbie Hancock's album Possibilities
Possibilities- Album Overview Released in 2005, Herbie Hancock's album Possibilities marked a significant return for …
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Released 1982
Quartet
Herbie HancockA closer look at Herbie Hancock's album Quartet
Quartet- Album Overview Herbie Hancock's album Quartet was released in 1981 under the Columbia Records label. This al…
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Released 2007
River: The Joni Letters
Herbie HancockReview of Herbie Hancock – River: The Joni Letters
River: The Joni Letters- Album Overview Released in 2007, "River: The Joni Letters" is a tribute album by the legenda…
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Released 1976
Secrets
Herbie HancockAlbum spotlight: Herbie Hancock-Secrets – Secrets
Album overview Herbie Hancock's "Secrets," released in 1976, is a seminal jazz-fusion album that showcases the artist…
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Released 1973
Sextant
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock-Sextant – Sextant: a sonic journey
Album overview "Sextant," released in 1973, is a landmark album by the iconic jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancoc…
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Released 2018
Sleeping Giant
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock – Sleeping Giant: a sonic journey
Sleeping Giant- Album Overview Herbie Hancock's "Sleeping Giant," released in 2016 under the prestigious label, Sony …
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Released 1984
Sound-system
Herbie HancockUnpacking Herbie Hancock's Sound-system
Sound-system- Album Overview Released in 1988, "Sound-system" is an album by the iconic jazz musician Herbie Hancock,…
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Released 1968
Speak Like a Child
Herbie HancockExploring the sound of Herbie Hancock-Speak Like a Child: Speak Like a Child
Album overview Released in 1968, "Speak Like a Child" is an influential jazz album by the legendary pianist and compo…
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Released 1978
Sunlight
Herbie HancockInside Sunlight by Herbie Hancock-Sunlight
Album overview Herbie Hancock's album "Sunlight," released in 1978, marks a significant moment in the evolution of ja…
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Released 2016
Sunlight & Feets Don't Fail Me Now
Herbie HancockThe evolution of Herbie Hancock in Sunlight & Feets Don't Fail Me Now
Sunlight & Feets Don't Fail Me Now- Album Overview Released in 1978, "Sunlight" marks a pivotal moment in He…
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Released 1962
Takin' Off
Herbie HancockThe evolution of Herbie Hancock-Takin' Off in Takin' Off
Album overview Herbie Hancock's debut album, "Takin' Off," was released in 1962 under the Blue Note label. This album…
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Released 1962
Takin’ Off
Herbie HancockFirst impressions of Herbie Hancock – Takin’ Off
Takin’ Off- Album Overview Released in 1962, "Takin' Off" marks the debut album of jazz pianist and composer Herbie H…
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Released 1994
The Egg
Herbie HancockThe Egg by Herbie Hancock: expectations vs reality
The Egg- Album Overview "The Egg," released in 1974, is a seminal jazz album by the legendary Herbie Hancock, produce…
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Released 2010
The Imagine Project
Herbie HancockOne week with The Imagine Project: thoughts on Herbie Hancock
The Imagine Project- Album Overview "The Imagine Project," released in 2010, is an ambitious album by legendary jazz …
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Released 1996
The New Standard
Herbie HancockBreaking down the themes in The New Standard by Herbie Hancock
The New Standard- Album Overview Released in 1996, "The New Standard" marks a significant turning point in Herbie Han…
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Released 1979
The Piano
Herbie HancockAlbum spotlight: Herbie Hancock-The Piano – The Piano
Album overview Herbie Hancock's "The Piano," released in 2004, is a compelling solo piano album that showcases the le…
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Released 1969
The Prisoner
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock-The Prisoner – The Prisoner: a sonic journey
Album overview Herbie Hancock's album "The Prisoner," released in 1971 under the Columbia Records label, stands as a …
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Released 1977
Third Plane
Herbie HancockA closer look at Herbie Hancock-Third Plane's album Third Plane
Album overview Herbie Hancock's album "Third Plane" was released in 1980, under the Columbia Records label. This albu…
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Released 1974
Thrust
Herbie HancockExploring the sound of Herbie Hancock-Thrust: Thrust
Album overview The album "Thrust," released in 1974, is a seminal work by jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock. T…
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Released 2011
Timeless Jazz: Herbie Hancock
Herbie HancockTimeless Jazz: Herbie Hancock: the next chapter for Herbie Hancock
Timeless Jazz: Herbie Hancock- Album Overview “Timeless Jazz: Herbie Hancock” is a recent release by the legendary ja…
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Released 2009
Triple Best Of
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock raises the bar with Triple Best Of
Triple Best Of- Album Overview Released in 2003, "Triple Best Of" is a comprehensive compilation album by the legenda…
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Released 1985
Village Life
Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock – Village Life: a sonic journey
Village Life- Album Overview "Village Life" is an album by the legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock, released in 20…
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Released 1999
Voyager
Herbie HancockListening to Voyager by Herbie Hancock
Voyager- Album Overview Released in 1988, "Voyager" is the 18th studio album by the legendary jazz musician Herbie Ha…
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